'Dancing With The Stars' Episode 3 recap

The 12th season of Dancing With The Stars continued tonight as the 10 remaining couples took to the dance floor for the third time in the hope of surviving elimination and becoming the ultimate winner.

The stars chose to dance to songs that hold special meaning in their personal lives on tonight's episode.

Len loves her story about her past struggles but thinks it lacked fluidity and movement. "It just wasn't great to watch," he adds. Bruno thinks she looked "strong and powerful" but says that the foxtrot needs to be long and fluid. Carrie Ann respects that she followed her dreams, but admits that she "took a step backwards" with this week's performance, urging her to stick with being brave and taking risks on the dancefloor.

Score:15 out of 30

Chelsea Kane and Mark Ballas - Cha Cha to 'Chelsea' by The Summer Set

Bruno calls it "sexy" and says that he could feel the excitement of the storyline. Carrie Ann is a "big fan" of the routine and describes her as "adorable". However, she urges her to put a little more into her hip action but admits it was a small slip up. Len thinks it is the best dance she's done so far and congratulates her on a job well done.

Score:23 out of 30

Chris Jericho and Cheryl Burke - Rumba to 'Let It Be' by The Beatles

Carrie Ann is moved to tears at the "beautiful tribute" to his late mother. She finds his hip action "a little strange" but thinks it was emotionally amazing. Len admits that the choreography covered up some of his technical mistakes but thinks he had "excellent" lines and poses. "Overall, I think you did an excellent job," he adds. Bruno loves the "naked vulnerability" that he brought to the routine and thinks he did an overall good job despite agreeing with Len about some of Chris's technical shortcomings.

Len thought it had some "unnecessary gyrating" as well as some messy choreography but is impressed by her "gorgeous leg action" and foot placement. Bruno calls it "teasingly erotic" and thinks it was "hot and arousing", praising her for doing a very good job. Carrie Ann agrees with Bruno and loves that she is celebrating her sex appeal.

Score: 23 out of 30

Romeo and Chelsie Hightower - Rumba to ''I'll Be There' by The Jackson 5

Bruno loves that he put his heart and soul into it and got involved but thinks that the high emotion made his footwork go slightly wrong. "I still believe you're a very fine young man," he adds. Carrie Ann thinks that his consistent emotional connection was "really nice" and says that she can see growth in his work. Len disagrees, however, admitting that he believes this week's performance displayed a "huge step back" from last week.

Score: 20 out of 30

Hines Ward and Kym Johnson - Samba to 'Fantasy' by Earth, Wind & Fire

Carrie Ann thinks that he danced as thought he has been doing it his whole life and says that he should be proud of his performance. Len agrees and thinks it was a great performance with nothing wrong. Bruno calls it an "uplifting expression of happiness" and thinks he did a great job.

"It had grace, it had elegance, it had fluid movement! This season is my favorite!" gushes Len, who also adds that he believes she is "the one" who will go far. Bruno calls her a "vision from heaven" and thinks that she "danced like an angel". Carrie Ann loves how "special" the message behind the dance was and agrees with Len and Bruno in praising its beauty.

Bruno loves his "raging bull fighting spirit" and thinks he is "back in business" with this week's routine but advises him to thrust his hips more in the future. "I think I saw a lot of improvement!" gushes Carrie Ann, who adds that she loves his much he controlled his movements. Len says that he came out "stronger" tonight and fought back despite having been close to the bottom last week.

Carrie Ann thinks that the tragedy which inspired the dance made it "magical" and loved the song choice. "You played to your vulnerability... I thought you did a wonderful job!" she adds. Len loves that she overcame her difficulties from last week and the small misstep of the routine wherein Kirstie and Maksim both fell. Bruno praises her for getting back up following the mistake and being "better than ever".

Score: 21 out of 30

Ralph Macchio and Karina Smirnoff - Rumba to 'Stay Gold' from The Outsiders

Len thinks it was "crisp and clear" but that it lacked refinement in his hands and footwork and needed more hip action. "The overall look was very appealing," he adds. Bruno thinks it was beautiful in execution but urges him to try and connect more to his partner as it is a necessary part of the dance. Carrie Ann loves that it was "very sweet" but admits that he needs to work on his core strength.